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Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change
With one week of the COP26 conference left, people worldwide participated in protests in support of climate change action. Activists say that pledges to cut carbon emissions don't go far enough.
What to know about testing for chronic wasting disease ahead of deer hunting opener
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported the first suspected case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer along the state's western border. The news comes as the state’s firearm deer hunting opener starts Saturday.
Why Christmas trees may be harder to find this year (and what you can do about it)
Christmas trees may be in short supply this season due to supply chain issues and extreme weather events. But it's still worth holding out hope for a Christmas miracle.
New chronic wasting disease test: Game-changer or unproven?
As Minnesota officials work to contain the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, research is developing new technology that can help track the disease. But there's disagreement over how and when to use the technology.
How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change
Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99 percent of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks.